Diplomatic Tensions Escalate Amid US Indictment Links

The US indictment linking a former Indian agent to a plot to assassinate Khalistani separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun depicts a complex scheme originating in Delhi to target individuals across North America. This has strained India-Canada relations, following allegations involving the killing of Sikh extremist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada.

The United States has indicted a former Indian government official, Vikas Yadav, on charges of plotting to assassinate Khalistani separatist leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. The indictment, described as painting a detailed picture of a larger plot emanating from Delhi, aims to target multiple individuals in North America.

Canada's former envoy to India, Cameron MacKay, alleges strong ties between this plot and the killing of Sikh extremist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada last year. Both Canada and the US are actively investigating these claims, with MacKay labeling the situation as a diplomatic 'fiasco' for India.

The unraveling diplomatic relations between India and Canada intensified after Canada's Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, accused Indian agents of potential involvement in Nijjar's killing, allegations India has staunchly dismissed as baseless.

(With inputs from agencies.)